Napa Valley brings together winemakers from all over the world…and many from it’s own back yard.  Rolando Herrera is the owner and winemaker at Mi Sueno Winery. Rolando was very young when he came to Napa growing a strong work ethic, love of the land with a positive attitude. His success came from his experiences. We met with Rolando at the winery and tasting room in the southern end of Napa back in April. Frankly, I could listen to this guy for days…

Learn more by visiting www.misuenowinery.com

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While Cab may be king in Napa Valley, Zinfandel rules at Storybook Mountain Vineyards in Calistoga. Several types of Zinfandel in fact, including a Rose. Storybook Mountain is a family operation and Colleen works along side her winemaker dad. We met Colleen back in February during a crazy chilly day of heavy rain that even included some hail. Luckily, the vines were sleeping.

Lean more by visiting www.storybookwines.com

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Rutherford native Steve Tonella is one of those winemakers that wine lovers seek out for their small production levels and high quality wines. When you make only a thousand cases, your family has over 100 years in the business and your name is on the label, quality is everything. We interviewed Steve at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley during the Premiere Napa Valley auction…and if you listen closley, you’ll hear the auction as it happened in the background.

Learn more by visiting www.srtonellacellars.com

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Only a handful of wineries could be found in Napa Valley previous to the tasting of Paris in 1976. Burgess Cellars is one of those wineries. Burgess Cellars historic property is located on Howell Mountain with exceptional views of the valley floor. We met with President, Steve Burgess whom we’ve known for many years, and also with his ‘new’ winemaker Kelley Woods. From grapes to wine to bears…it’s all here.

Learn more by visiting www.burgesscellars.com

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